Belinda Bencic

Swiss tennis player with Olympic medal

Belinda Bencic - Swiss tennis player with Olympic medal
Born

March 10th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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A prominent Swiss tennis player, achieved significant success on the WTA tour. Gained attention early in career by winning the 2013 US Open girls' singles title. Made a breakthrough in 2019 by securing her first WTA title in Abu Dhabi. In 2021, won the gold medal in women's singles at the Tokyo Olympics, marking a major highlight in competitive career. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 4 in the world in February 2020.

Winning the gold medal in women's singles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Seizing the 2015 Family Circle Cup title

Winning the 2013 US Open girls' singles title

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